Top Beijing Art & Culture Classes

Learn the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, and walk away with a special memento, when you sign up for a small-group class. Pick from numerous daily class times to best suit your sightseeing schedule, and get ready to flex your creative muscles. Learn more about the practice and try different techniques, and leave with a brand new set of skills.

Chinese art has a long and distinguished history that continues to this day. Enjoy an enriching encounter with local culture, enhance your creativity, and create a very special souvenir when you join this small-group water color painting class. Whatever your age and experience level, the intimate group size ensures personal attention from your instructor, guaranteeing you leave with new skills—as well as a beautiful fan.

Learning Chinese calligraphy takes practice and guidance, and this hands-on experience provides both. Watch a teacher demonstrate ink strokes on rice paper, then try the techniques yourself with step-by-step instruction on brushes and form. Along the way, gain insight into Chinese culture and benefit from being able to ask questions in this small-group setting.

Enjoy a uniquely Chinese cultural experience by joining a calligraphy class. Learn about the importance of the form to Chinese culture as your teacher instructs you about ink strokes, brushes, rice paper, and more.

This experience takes place inside a real family courtyard home in Beijing’s historic hutongs, not in a classroom or commercial studio. You will learn Chinese calligraphy with step-by-step guidance, then prepare dumplings together with the host family and share a home-cooked lunch. Group sizes are small, allowing personal interaction, cultural storytelling, and direct engagement with daily local life. Guests leave with their own handmade artwork and a deeper understanding of traditional Beijing family culture.

- Delve into the elegance of Chinese culture with a hands-on calligraphy workshop that spans 2 to 3 hours. Start by familiarizing yourself with essential tools like brushes, ink, and paper during a 30-minute introduction. - Then, engage in a one-hour guided session that unveils the history and techniques of Chinese calligraphy and traditional painting. - Finally, unleash your creativity by creating your own ink artworks, applying what you’ve learned in a practical setting. This enriching experience offers a unique glimpse into the beauty of Chinese aesthetics and is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their cultural understanding.

Explore the Beijing Hutongs in depth by join this 3 hour private tour, get a wonderful glimpse into traditional Beijing lifestyle and culture. Tour start from the Drum and Bell Towers in Beijing, combine walking and rickshaw experience. When visit the courtyard family, 30 minutes culture class will make the tour really fun, you can choose to learn Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting or mask painting.

Discover one of China’s most in-demand attractions—and explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site—when you book advance tickets to the Summer Palace. Don’t worry about wasting time in line: by reserving your tickets before you travel, you can bypass the crowds, head inside, and explore independently. Book regular admission to see the main entrance or choose combination entry to discover four of the site’s garden areas.

The Acrobats Show at the Regal Palace Theater (Qin Le Gong Theater) is amazing with unbelievable Price. You just spend only one fifth of the price to have the VIP seat comparing with other Theater, which allows you a wonderful and closer distance to the performers, creating an immersive experience. China is the home of acrobatics, The show is fabulous and you can trace back to 2000 years ago. And it is definitely worth every penny you spend.

Following the activity, even if you're just starting out with Chinese language, you'll learn a minimum of 10 Chinese characters(Hanzi), which might come as a pleasant surprise, showing that Mandarin isn't as difficult as it may seem. This is particularly true when kids join the activity. Engaging in such experiences not only deepens your appreciation of the local culture but also leave enduring memories.

In just 2.5 hours, you’ll gain insight, memories, and skills that no museum or show can offer. ✔️ Step into the soul of Chinese culture Far from crowds and clichés—this is a rare, quiet sanctuary where tradition still lives and breathes. ✔️ The core of Chinese civilization—in your hands · Brew and taste real Chinese tea with a national tea master · Write meaningful Chinese characters in traditional calligraphy · Play a full melody on the Guqin, China’s most revered ancient instrument ✔️ Not a show. Not for tourists. Led by national-level cultural masters, guided in English, designed for those who want more than sightseeing. ✔️ Only here, only with us This experience exists nowhere else in Beijing. If you skip this, you’re missing the most meaningful part of your journey.

Enjoy a uniquely Chinese cultural experience by joining a calligraphy class. Learn about the importance of the form to Chinese culture as your teacher instructs you about ink strokes, brushes, rice paper, and more. Stroll though the authentic Hutong that non tourists touch. Savor a delightful Peking duck cuisine. Get to know China in depth.

Make your journey more meaningful and unforgettable by diving deep into China's rich cultural heritage. This experience is highly recommended for families with children —a perfect opportunity to bond while exploring ancient traditions together!

Beijing's premier photographer and tour guide service stands out with its unique blend of cultural immersion and artistic expertise. Led by seasoned local guides and acclaimed photographers, the service offers personalized tours that capture the city's vibrant history and stunning landscapes. Clients enjoy professional photo sessions at iconic sites like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, ensuring high-quality keepsakes. This dual approach enriches the travel experience, providing deep cultural insights while preserving memories through exceptional photography. Their commitment to customized itineraries and visual storytelling makes this service unparalleled in Beijing.

Peking Opera has a 200-year history and is considered a national treasure. In the heart of Beijing's city center (near Qianmen), there sits a Yangtze-style park built during Emperor Qianlong's reign, and our activity takes place in a Peking Opera theater within this park. You can tour the traditional opera theater stage for free and try on Peking Opera costumes (additional cost of $41). You'll spend 1.5 hours here, creating your own Peking Opera facial mask souvenir to take home as a memento of Beijing's traditional culture.

1.Create your artwork together with your professional and welcoming artisan 2.Explore the essence of Chinese culture through hands-on experience 3.Just 10 mins walk from Tiananmen Square and 3 mins walk from Dashila 4.Enjoy your workshop in a vibrant Hutong filled with all kinds of stylish shops 5.Bring home your seal, a silk-covered box, and red paste as memorable keepsake